impending

[ im-pen-ding ]

adjective

1. about to happen; imminent:

   their impending marriage.

2. imminently threatening or menacing:

   an impending storm.

3. Archaic. overhanging.

impending

/ ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ /

adjective

1. about to happen; imminent

Word History and Origins

Origin of impending¹

First recorded in 1675–85; impend + -ing ²

Synonym Study

See imminent.

Example Sentences

Given Trump’s impending return to the White House, Smith now has two months to wrap up his cases.

From Los Angeles Times

But the impending birth of his son, and the opportunity to serve as an example of persevering through hard times, factored into his decision to return.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump's lawyers want a judge to overturn his New York conviction on the grounds of presidential immunity, and because of his impending term in the White House.

From BBC

But she fears his impending presidency, because she worries about her siblings who are in the country without authorization.

From Los Angeles Times

After TSA notified residents in August of an impending 7% rent increase, nearly 40 tenants emailed letters protesting the rent spike and airing grievances, including malfunctioning fire alarms and elevator breakdowns.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• approaching
• brewing
• imminent
• looming